Synonyms of slowing

slowing 1 of 3

adjective

as in decelerating

Related Words

• decelerating
• stalling
• ambling
• strolling
• procrastinating
• plodding
• lingering
• shuffling
• loitering
• creeping
• lagging
• lethargic
• inching
• dragging
• crawling
• heavy-footed
• filibustering
• deliberate
• inactive
• sluggish
• slow
• slow-footed
• leisurely
• lounging
• unhurried
• inert
• dilatory
• tarrying
• laggard
• tardy
• poking
• dallying
• loafing
• measured
• poky
• dillydallying
• dawdling
• languid
• snail-paced
• snaillike

Dissimilar Words

• rapid
• rushing
• speeding
• swift
• speedy
• fast
• quick
• hasty
• running
• lightning
• brisk
• meteoric
• racing
• ready
• flying
• breathless
• rocketing
• whirlwind
• dizzy
• fleet
• bolting
• prompt
• hurrying
• expeditious
• snappy
• accelerated
• breakneck
• barreling
• whirling
• zipping
• quickened
• warp-speed
• scooting
• careering
• scurrying
• scudding
• hastened
• whisking
• rushed
• hurried

slowing

2 of 3

noun

as in decrease

Related Words

• decrease
• weakening
• lessening
• reduction
• worsening
• deterioration
• failing
• decay
• decline
• sinking
• degeneration
• impediment
• hindrance
• flagging
• ebbing
• diminishment
• lapse
• downgrade
• decadence
• impairment
• declension
• detriment
• stumbling block
• drawback
• shortcoming
• languishment
• descent
• glitch
• collapse
• breakdown
• disablement
• crash
• setback

Dissimilar Words

• improvement
• advance
• enhancement
• advancement
• breakthrough
• refinement
• increase
• strengthening
• upswing
• upturn
• amelioration
• boost
• uplift
• quantum leap
• upgrade
• heightening
• uptrend
• melioration

slowing

3 of 3

verb

present participle of slow

as in braking

to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace

if you don't slow your delivery down a bit, your speech will be over too soon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• braking
• inhibiting
• decelerating
• retarding
• hindering
• stopping
• impeding
• slackening
• restraining
• halting
• curbing
• obstructing
• hampering
• checking
• thwarting
• reining
• hobbling
• encumbering
• handicapping
• constraining
• holding back
• tying up
• arresting
• bottlenecking
• frustrating
• sabotaging
• setting back
• baffling
• holding up
• foiling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accelerating
• hurrying
• rushing
• hastening
• pushing
• speeding (up)
• urging
• driving
• encouraging
• quickening
• stepping up
• stirring
• propelling
• helping
• aiding
• advancing
• facilitating
• furthering
• easing
• spurring
• expediting
• forwarding
• goading
• dispatching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slowing

Adjective

And, through it all, stocks have continued to steadily rise, buoyed by hopes for Fed rate cuts, stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and slowing but stubborn confidence that an AI boom might reap big rewards for investors. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025

Noun

And the slowing in hiring is likely more a reflection of structural and sector-specific pressures rather than a recession warning, the economists noted. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Absent smart, effective, and coordinated government regulation—and a slowing of deployment—these risks will only compound the social costs already piling up. — Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Held annually since 1984, the drills will include for the first time the deliberate slowing of mobile internet speeds to test how civilians would communicate if bandwidth became scarce. — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026

Related movements like slowmaxxing, which encourages a deliberate slowing of routines and meals, have gained traction as a response to productivity culture. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Kunst said given the Vatican’s usual summer slowing of operations and eventual closure for the month of August, the earliest the verdict would appear is September given that nothing materialized by the end of last month. — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

Slowmaxxing, the deliberate slowing of ordinary routines like making coffee, taking a walk or reading a book, has moved from a corner of the internet into a full wellness conversation. — Allison Palmer july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Reducing tau in the brain has been accomplished by other drugmakers with antibody treatments, but tying those reductions to a meaningful slowing of cognitive decline has been challenging. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 May 2026

With all this noticing, there was a slowing, a thickening. — Literary Hub, 1 May 2026

Verb

The former’s close pursuit of Verstappen on his set strategy meant the Dutchman couldn’t play games and force Norris down the order, as Verstappen needed to win the title by slowing his pace artificially. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The business diversification comes as slowing growth and weakening profitability put pressure on China's EV makers. — Jenny Lee,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

But, somewhat contradictorily, Pachocki also endorses the idea of AI labs slowing down AI development to allow safety research to catch up. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

In the short term, slowing government spending and the Iran war has led Saudi companies to abandon listing plans, leading them to look for other ways to attract foreign capital. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The Bruins face a long and challenging season, but the Chesney Train won Game 1 and shows no signs of slowing down. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Add in a veteran line and FSU has a tough job of slowing down SMU’s offense. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Getting enough fiber helps keep your digestive system balanced, speeding up or slowing down digestion as needed. — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, HEALTH, 6 Sep. 2026

Using a largely obscure real estate company, the church has been quickly expanding its holdings in numerous states and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 1 Sep. 2026